1 month ago
Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections.
Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, he said.
Writing on social media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv had used a range of missiles and drones in the attack — including Ukraine's domestically made Flamingo and Pelican missiles — to hit oil and logistics facilities.
"These are billions of dollars that sustain the war machine," Zelenskyy said, referring to the financial pressure that Kyiv hopes to put on Russia's economy.
#Russia
Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, he said.
Writing on social media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv had used a range of missiles and drones in the attack — including Ukraine's domestically made Flamingo and Pelican missiles — to hit oil and logistics facilities.
"These are billions of dollars that sustain the war machine," Zelenskyy said, referring to the financial pressure that Kyiv hopes to put on Russia's economy.
#Russia
2 months ago
According to Sportsnet:
Pittsburgh Penguins: Arturs Silovs
It's something of a similar story in Pittsburgh. After finishing second in the Metro last season, after a string of campaigns in the division's basement before that, the Penguins enter 2026-27 looking to prove their resurgence was more than a one-year fluke.
They'll do so with a lineup that's seen plenty of turnover this summer. New offensive talents Andrei Kuzmenko and Nick Robertson are dotted among the forward corps' bottom six, and new blue-liners Trevor van Riemsdyk and Kaedan Korczak will slot in to replace key depth pieces. The most important change, though, might be the fact that the net will be turned over to young Arturs Silovs.
The 25-year-old split netminding duties with a veteran partner for the entirety of last season — first with Tristan Jarry and then Stuart Skinner following the trade that brought the two-time Cup finalist to Pittsburgh. It was Skinner who got the start for the first few games of the post-season, before Silovs took over and nearly pulled Pittsburgh back from an 0-3 series deficit. With Skinner headed to Winnipeg, it'll be up to Silovs and young Sergei Murashov to keep Sidney Crosby's club in the post-season picture once again.
#pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins: Arturs Silovs
It's something of a similar story in Pittsburgh. After finishing second in the Metro last season, after a string of campaigns in the division's basement before that, the Penguins enter 2026-27 looking to prove their resurgence was more than a one-year fluke.
They'll do so with a lineup that's seen plenty of turnover this summer. New offensive talents Andrei Kuzmenko and Nick Robertson are dotted among the forward corps' bottom six, and new blue-liners Trevor van Riemsdyk and Kaedan Korczak will slot in to replace key depth pieces. The most important change, though, might be the fact that the net will be turned over to young Arturs Silovs.
The 25-year-old split netminding duties with a veteran partner for the entirety of last season — first with Tristan Jarry and then Stuart Skinner following the trade that brought the two-time Cup finalist to Pittsburgh. It was Skinner who got the start for the first few games of the post-season, before Silovs took over and nearly pulled Pittsburgh back from an 0-3 series deficit. With Skinner headed to Winnipeg, it'll be up to Silovs and young Sergei Murashov to keep Sidney Crosby's club in the post-season picture once again.
#pittsburgh
2 months ago
Former Miss Dominican Republic Andreína Martínez is getting closer to another major international stage. The Dominican model and beauty queen has been named one of 10 finalists in Victoria's Secret's search for its newest Angel, putting her in contention for a spot on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026 runway.
Martínez, who represented the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2022 and finished as second runner-up, advanced from a massive pool of more than 100,000 applicants. She is also reported to be the only Latina among the final 10 contestants.
Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel Miss USA R'bonney Gabriel and Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez during The 71st Miss Universe Competition (@ Getty Images)
The milestone comes months after Martínez publicly shared her goal of making it onto the Victoria's Secret runway. "Hi, I'm Andreína and I want to be an Angel," Martínez said in a video announcing her pursuit of the opportunity.
Victoria's Secret launched an open casting search in 2026, inviting aspiring models to compete for an opportunity to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
#miss #republic #andre #angel
Martínez, who represented the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2022 and finished as second runner-up, advanced from a massive pool of more than 100,000 applicants. She is also reported to be the only Latina among the final 10 contestants.
Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel Miss USA R'bonney Gabriel and Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez during The 71st Miss Universe Competition (@ Getty Images)
The milestone comes months after Martínez publicly shared her goal of making it onto the Victoria's Secret runway. "Hi, I'm Andreína and I want to be an Angel," Martínez said in a video announcing her pursuit of the opportunity.
Victoria's Secret launched an open casting search in 2026, inviting aspiring models to compete for an opportunity to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
#miss #republic #andre #angel
2 months ago
Andrei Iosivas entered the offseason as one of the more embattled-feeling Cincinnati Bengals players of note.
The Bengals, after all, drafted Colbie Young this year and Iosivas has some drops over the last year or so that stick heavy in the minds of fans.
But with training camp wrapping up ahead of the preseason finale, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher has nothing but good things to say about Iosivas.
Pitcher told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com that Iosivas "had a good camp all the way around."
That confidence in Iosivas was apparent when he was one of the first names called up at a recent practice with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins out.
#pitcher #good #andrei
The Bengals, after all, drafted Colbie Young this year and Iosivas has some drops over the last year or so that stick heavy in the minds of fans.
But with training camp wrapping up ahead of the preseason finale, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher has nothing but good things to say about Iosivas.
Pitcher told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com that Iosivas "had a good camp all the way around."
That confidence in Iosivas was apparent when he was one of the first names called up at a recent practice with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins out.
#pitcher #good #andrei
2 months ago
For most of Andrei Iosivas' NFL career, there has been something to prove: Prove that a wide receiver from Princeton could play in the NFL; prove that a sixth-round draft pick belonged on the field with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins; and prove that his rare combination of size and athleticism could translate into production against NFL defensive backs.
Three years into his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, Iosivas doesn't sound particularly interested in proving anything anymore. And that may be the best indication yet of how far he's come.
"I just feel like I am flowing and I am playing," Iosivas said in a recent interview. "I'm happy about the way I approach the days. I've been focusing on how I walk into the building, how I get out to practice, and whatever happens, happens."
That's quite a change from the player Cincinnati selected with the 206th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Iosivas arrived in Cincinnati as one of the more intriguing developmental prospects in that draft class. At 6-foot-3 and around 210 pounds, he had the physical traits, but he was making the jump from Ivy League football at Princeton to an offense featuring Joe Burrow, Chase and Higgins.
He has spent the past three seasons showing that he belongs. Iosivas played in 16 games as a rookie and caught 15 passes for 116 yards. Four of those 15 receptions went for touchdowns. His role grew substantially in 2024, when he caught 36 passes for 479 yards and six touchdowns. He followed that with 33 receptions for 435 yards and two scores in 2025.
#cincinnati #yards #Career
Three years into his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, Iosivas doesn't sound particularly interested in proving anything anymore. And that may be the best indication yet of how far he's come.
"I just feel like I am flowing and I am playing," Iosivas said in a recent interview. "I'm happy about the way I approach the days. I've been focusing on how I walk into the building, how I get out to practice, and whatever happens, happens."
That's quite a change from the player Cincinnati selected with the 206th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Iosivas arrived in Cincinnati as one of the more intriguing developmental prospects in that draft class. At 6-foot-3 and around 210 pounds, he had the physical traits, but he was making the jump from Ivy League football at Princeton to an offense featuring Joe Burrow, Chase and Higgins.
He has spent the past three seasons showing that he belongs. Iosivas played in 16 games as a rookie and caught 15 passes for 116 yards. Four of those 15 receptions went for touchdowns. His role grew substantially in 2024, when he caught 36 passes for 479 yards and six touchdowns. He followed that with 33 receptions for 435 yards and two scores in 2025.
#cincinnati #yards #Career
2 months ago
Influencer Gia Duddy hinted at a new relationship with Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas while sharing a video from the team's training camp practice.
Duddy, the ex-girlfriend of Tennessee **** ans quarterback Will Levis, shared a "day in my life vlog" on Instagram about her visit to a recent Bengals practice near Paycor Stadium.
In the reel, Duddy receives a friends-and-family wristband and watches Iosivas catch a pass.
Duddy also appears to be attending the Cincinnati Open in a photo shared on her Instagram account.
Iosivas is entering his fourth NFL season with the Bengals. He was a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft from Princeton University.
#duddy #andrei #Titans
Duddy, the ex-girlfriend of Tennessee **** ans quarterback Will Levis, shared a "day in my life vlog" on Instagram about her visit to a recent Bengals practice near Paycor Stadium.
In the reel, Duddy receives a friends-and-family wristband and watches Iosivas catch a pass.
Duddy also appears to be attending the Cincinnati Open in a photo shared on her Instagram account.
Iosivas is entering his fourth NFL season with the Bengals. He was a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft from Princeton University.
#duddy #andrei #Titans
2 months ago
The Cincinnati Bengals' first offensive selection during the 2026 NFL Draft, Connor Lew, was inactive vs. the Detroit Lions. After tearing his left ACL during October of 2025, the Bengals are being cautious in easing him back into full contact on a regular basis. He has been getting some first- and second-team action in camp, but the next step will be to see if he plays in one of the final two preseason games.
Colbie Young was also a fourth-round draft selection for the Bengals. He has made quite the impression so far during camp. That continued with a couple of catches versus Detroit. He finished the game with two receptions for 28 yards. He could have had a third catch, but it was knocked away on a contested catch opportunity.
Young could push Andrei Iosivas for snaps at the third receiver position throughout the season. His size, strength in his hands, and ability to generally win those contested catch situations are all standout traits.
Brian Parker II was a sixth-round draft selection for the Bengals this year. He played mostly right tackle during his time at Duke. For the Bengals, he has moved almost exclusively to the interior so far in camp. The majority of his snaps against the Lions came at left guard, with a handful at center late in the game.
I thought Parker looked really good, especially in pass protection. He has such a calm presence for a young lineman. He doesn't panic, and he trusts his technique. He also has the athleticism to recover when it is needed.
#parker
Colbie Young was also a fourth-round draft selection for the Bengals. He has made quite the impression so far during camp. That continued with a couple of catches versus Detroit. He finished the game with two receptions for 28 yards. He could have had a third catch, but it was knocked away on a contested catch opportunity.
Young could push Andrei Iosivas for snaps at the third receiver position throughout the season. His size, strength in his hands, and ability to generally win those contested catch situations are all standout traits.
Brian Parker II was a sixth-round draft selection for the Bengals this year. He played mostly right tackle during his time at Duke. For the Bengals, he has moved almost exclusively to the interior so far in camp. The majority of his snaps against the Lions came at left guard, with a handful at center late in the game.
I thought Parker looked really good, especially in pass protection. He has such a calm presence for a young lineman. He doesn't panic, and he trusts his technique. He also has the athleticism to recover when it is needed.
#parker
3 months ago
A dangerous new front is emerging in the Russia-Ukraine war as attackers and alleged intelligence operatives increasingly target executives and engineers developing the cutting-edge drone technology that is reshaping the battlefield, industry experts warned Sunday.
The attacks include an Aug. 4 car bombing near Yekaterinburg that critically injured Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, and killed his driver, according to Russian state news agency TASS, The **** ociated Press reported.
His company produces the "Upyr," or "Ghoul," a first-person-view attack drone used by Russian forces in Ukraine.
'A New Kind Of War': Inside Ukraine's Hidden Factories Mass-producing Combat Drones
Days earlier, Andrei Cherezov, head of another Russian drone company, was shot three times in Tula overnight July 28-29 in an apparent **** assination attempt, according to Ukrainian outlet Pravda. Authorities have not publicly attributed either attack to Ukraine.
#russian #ukraine #Russia #sunday
The attacks include an Aug. 4 car bombing near Yekaterinburg that critically injured Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, and killed his driver, according to Russian state news agency TASS, The **** ociated Press reported.
His company produces the "Upyr," or "Ghoul," a first-person-view attack drone used by Russian forces in Ukraine.
'A New Kind Of War': Inside Ukraine's Hidden Factories Mass-producing Combat Drones
Days earlier, Andrei Cherezov, head of another Russian drone company, was shot three times in Tula overnight July 28-29 in an apparent **** assination attempt, according to Ukrainian outlet Pravda. Authorities have not publicly attributed either attack to Ukraine.
#russian #ukraine #Russia #sunday
3 months ago
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said he doesn't view it as a battle between Andrei Iosivas and Colbie Young for the No. 3 wide receiver position.
In his mind, there's Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and then everyone else competing for roles behind them.
Iosivas has been the clear No. 3 the past couple of years, though, and is working to retain his share of those snaps. For the second time in three years, the Bengals drafted a wide receiver that could take a piece of that pie.
Young, a lengthy fourth-round draft pick this year out of Georgia, has been drawing a lot of attention with splash plays in training camp so far. While mainly playing with the second-team offense, he's also gotten reps with Joe Burrow and the first-team offense and is taking advantage of every opportunity to show what he could bring.
"There's a handful of instances where they've done some really impressive things, and then there's another handful of instances where we got to finish, and that's the beauty of getting to come out here every day," Pitcher said. "And at the end of the day, the best players will play and the guys that we feel like give us the best chance to win in any given week, so a long way left before we have to make any decisions."
#iosivas #wide #years #second
In his mind, there's Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and then everyone else competing for roles behind them.
Iosivas has been the clear No. 3 the past couple of years, though, and is working to retain his share of those snaps. For the second time in three years, the Bengals drafted a wide receiver that could take a piece of that pie.
Young, a lengthy fourth-round draft pick this year out of Georgia, has been drawing a lot of attention with splash plays in training camp so far. While mainly playing with the second-team offense, he's also gotten reps with Joe Burrow and the first-team offense and is taking advantage of every opportunity to show what he could bring.
"There's a handful of instances where they've done some really impressive things, and then there's another handful of instances where we got to finish, and that's the beauty of getting to come out here every day," Pitcher said. "And at the end of the day, the best players will play and the guys that we feel like give us the best chance to win in any given week, so a long way left before we have to make any decisions."
#iosivas #wide #years #second
3 months ago
The Cincinnati Bengals get plenty of press surrounding their wide receiver room. With a bona fide superstar in Ja'Marr Chase and a WR1 talent like Tee Higgins playing opposite Chase, the Bengals boast a duo most teams in the league almost certainly envy.
For years, Tyler Boyd was the third receiver in the rotation during the beginning of the Joe Burrow era. Since he's moved on, Andrei Iosivas has been given the bulk of the opportunity to hold down the role of third wide receiver. After being a track star at Princeton, he has seen his fair share of snaps in the Bengals' offense.
While he hasn't reached the level that Boyd was, reports from early on in training camp say that Iosivas looks even faster as he heads into a contract year.
"He's playing with confidence, and he's playing fast. He looks really fast," offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher told Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson. "He's been fast, but he's playing really fast. Taking advantage of the opportunities that come his way. Even on plays he hasn't been targeted, he's had some really good releases where he separated from ***** p man."
For all the attention Higgins and Chase command, a breakout season from Iosivas, paired with a healthy Mike Gesicki, could make this potent offense even more dangerous.
#bengals #iosivas #even #really
For years, Tyler Boyd was the third receiver in the rotation during the beginning of the Joe Burrow era. Since he's moved on, Andrei Iosivas has been given the bulk of the opportunity to hold down the role of third wide receiver. After being a track star at Princeton, he has seen his fair share of snaps in the Bengals' offense.
While he hasn't reached the level that Boyd was, reports from early on in training camp say that Iosivas looks even faster as he heads into a contract year.
"He's playing with confidence, and he's playing fast. He looks really fast," offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher told Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson. "He's been fast, but he's playing really fast. Taking advantage of the opportunities that come his way. Even on plays he hasn't been targeted, he's had some really good releases where he separated from ***** p man."
For all the attention Higgins and Chase command, a breakout season from Iosivas, paired with a healthy Mike Gesicki, could make this potent offense even more dangerous.
#bengals #iosivas #even #really
3 months ago
A pair of Premier League clubs have set their sights on the signature of a leading member of the defensive ranks at Spanish outfit Rayo Vallecano.
This comes amid mounting interest in the services of Andrei Rațiu.
Rațiu, for his part, is fresh off a brilliant individual campaign on the books of Rayo Vallecano, which saw the Romanian international pique the attentions of a whole host of leading Spanish clubs.
Across all competitions, Rațiu took to the pitch on a hefty 50 occasions, chipping in with a goal and four **** ists from his berth at right-back along the way.
At one point, Hansi Flick's Barcelona, in turn, were even labelled as a potential landing spot for the 28-year-old.
#vallecano
This comes amid mounting interest in the services of Andrei Rațiu.
Rațiu, for his part, is fresh off a brilliant individual campaign on the books of Rayo Vallecano, which saw the Romanian international pique the attentions of a whole host of leading Spanish clubs.
Across all competitions, Rațiu took to the pitch on a hefty 50 occasions, chipping in with a goal and four **** ists from his berth at right-back along the way.
At one point, Hansi Flick's Barcelona, in turn, were even labelled as a potential landing spot for the 28-year-old.
#vallecano
3 months ago
Lincoln City are reportedly closing in on a deal for Romanian international centre-back Andrei Coubis from Universitatea Cluj.
The 22-year-old started his career at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan before moving to the Romanian top flight club, where he made 15 league appearances last season.
BBC Radio Lincoln's Michael Hortin and Rob Makepeace discuss the potential incoming for the Imps.
Listen to their ***** ysis above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
Explore more Lincoln City content on BBC Sounds
#sounds #cluj #italian #serie
The 22-year-old started his career at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan before moving to the Romanian top flight club, where he made 15 league appearances last season.
BBC Radio Lincoln's Michael Hortin and Rob Makepeace discuss the potential incoming for the Imps.
Listen to their ***** ysis above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
Explore more Lincoln City content on BBC Sounds
#sounds #cluj #italian #serie
3 months ago
Brandon Davies caught on with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013-14 season after going undrafted out of BYU and was able to make a name for himself. He played 51 games, averaged 11.3 minutes per night, and was introduced to the NBA with the Sixers in the middle of "The Process" rebuilding era.
The 6-foot-10 big man played 71 games for Philadelphia, starting six, across two seasons and averaged 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 41.7% from the floor. The Sixers then flipped Davies to the Brooklyn Nets in the Andrei Kirilenko deal in December of 2014 and he played seven games for the Nets before heading overseas.
Davies played 11 seasons overseas playing in various leagues, but per BasketNews, he has announced his retirement in a statement:
"This is a very sudden announcement, but after much thought, I have decided to retire from professional basketball," Davies said in an official statement.
Davies was set to play for Alvark Tokyo in ****** an, but will retire at 34 years old.
#played #sixers
The 6-foot-10 big man played 71 games for Philadelphia, starting six, across two seasons and averaged 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 41.7% from the floor. The Sixers then flipped Davies to the Brooklyn Nets in the Andrei Kirilenko deal in December of 2014 and he played seven games for the Nets before heading overseas.
Davies played 11 seasons overseas playing in various leagues, but per BasketNews, he has announced his retirement in a statement:
"This is a very sudden announcement, but after much thought, I have decided to retire from professional basketball," Davies said in an official statement.
Davies was set to play for Alvark Tokyo in ****** an, but will retire at 34 years old.
#played #sixers
4 months ago
The Cincinnati Bengals' receiving corps was expecting a big year in 2025 after the top three pass-catchers signed new contracts or extensions, but Joe Burrow's toe injury shook things up, turnovers became an issue and things just didn't go as planned.
Coming off a triple crown campaign and huge extension, Ja'Marr Chase had more targets than ever, and it didn't translate into more production. It would have been tough to top his numbers from 2024 anyway, but Chase now says he is done writing down statistical goals on his mirror. Both he and Tee Higgins — who managed to stay healthy in the first year of his new deal but also saw a drop in his production — are just focused on winning championships.
For the Bengals to reach their goals, they'll need the receivers to get back to the explosiveness that made them so hard to beat. Tight end Mike Gesicki, who also re-signed ahead of the 2025 season, is capable of more, and some competition at the No. 3 receiver spot could help Andrei Iosivas take the next step, while eyes are on rookie Colbie Young to see what he adds.
Let's take a look at the past performances of the Bengals' wide receivers and tight ends, and how they are expected to stack up in 2026 with help from some ***** ysis and data from Pro Football Focus and other sites.
This is the third in a series of pieces breaking down each position group for the Bengals. Next up: Offensive line.
Coming off a triple crown campaign and huge extension, Ja'Marr Chase had more targets than ever, and it didn't translate into more production. It would have been tough to top his numbers from 2024 anyway, but Chase now says he is done writing down statistical goals on his mirror. Both he and Tee Higgins — who managed to stay healthy in the first year of his new deal but also saw a drop in his production — are just focused on winning championships.
For the Bengals to reach their goals, they'll need the receivers to get back to the explosiveness that made them so hard to beat. Tight end Mike Gesicki, who also re-signed ahead of the 2025 season, is capable of more, and some competition at the No. 3 receiver spot could help Andrei Iosivas take the next step, while eyes are on rookie Colbie Young to see what he adds.
Let's take a look at the past performances of the Bengals' wide receivers and tight ends, and how they are expected to stack up in 2026 with help from some ***** ysis and data from Pro Football Focus and other sites.
This is the third in a series of pieces breaking down each position group for the Bengals. Next up: Offensive line.
4 months ago
Kevin Holland thinks age is just a number. Fight miles? Those are perhaps a little bit more of a decision-maker.
His UFC run has been anything but traditional. Few men can say they've raised their hands more – and been called on more – than "The Trailblazer." Given his vast experience in a short amount of time, Holland (19-15 MMA, 16-12 UFC) could be close to the top of the UFC appearance leaderboard in short time.
The man who currently holds the record, Jim Miller (47 fights) is still active. Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (42 fights) is in second. Holland isn't sure he'll go that far. But to either tie or surpass the man in third place, Donald Cerrone? That seems attainable.
"The next fight will be the 30th UFC fight," Holland recently told MMA Junkie Radio. "After 30, I want to get to about 38. Thirty-eight is pretty good. Don't got to go to 40. So eight or nine more after the next one, then that's a wrap. I usually fight two or three times a year, not more than that. It shouldn't take long to get that done.
... For a second, it was 40. I think Donald Cerrone did 38. So why wouldn't I do 39? I didn't do it as good as him. But I did my number. I did it pretty fast, and it leaves me room to get out before I'm too old. That's a smooth-sailing victory for me. ... I'm just looking at wins and losses, overall. Wins and losses. I'm going to win the next and we'll be close to even. I think his was a little smoother and a little better. So props to Donald Cerrone. There's only one."
His UFC run has been anything but traditional. Few men can say they've raised their hands more – and been called on more – than "The Trailblazer." Given his vast experience in a short amount of time, Holland (19-15 MMA, 16-12 UFC) could be close to the top of the UFC appearance leaderboard in short time.
The man who currently holds the record, Jim Miller (47 fights) is still active. Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (42 fights) is in second. Holland isn't sure he'll go that far. But to either tie or surpass the man in third place, Donald Cerrone? That seems attainable.
"The next fight will be the 30th UFC fight," Holland recently told MMA Junkie Radio. "After 30, I want to get to about 38. Thirty-eight is pretty good. Don't got to go to 40. So eight or nine more after the next one, then that's a wrap. I usually fight two or three times a year, not more than that. It shouldn't take long to get that done.
... For a second, it was 40. I think Donald Cerrone did 38. So why wouldn't I do 39? I didn't do it as good as him. But I did my number. I did it pretty fast, and it leaves me room to get out before I'm too old. That's a smooth-sailing victory for me. ... I'm just looking at wins and losses, overall. Wins and losses. I'm going to win the next and we'll be close to even. I think his was a little smoother and a little better. So props to Donald Cerrone. There's only one."
4 months ago
Of the 32 NHL teams, several front offices stand out amongst the rest. These organizations consistently make moves to put their teams in positions to contend for a Stanley Cup. Their general managers are bold, gambling and winning through free agency, trades and the NHL Draft.
It should be no surprise that these teams are the cream of the crop in the current NHL. Some of these teams also have a leg up in attracting free agents due to state income tax laws, weather or the fun of the city.
But success, whether through skill or luck, and being born on third base, are part of life, and thus part of hockey. It’s impossible to exclude these factors. In this sense, sports have never been fair. But this list will be as fair as it gets.
The Hurricanes made a number of moves in the past 15 years that set them up for long-term success. They drafted Jaccob Slavin, a defensive cornerstone, in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. They drafted a steal in Sebastian Aho in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft. Then they selected Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
Arguably, their best decision was signing Rod Brind’Amour as their coach in 2018. They haven’t missed the playoffs since and have one Stanley Cup from this year to show for it. Brind’Amour has them use an aggressive forecheck and pepper the opposing goalie with shots, a playstyle that has proven effective 90% of the time.
It should be no surprise that these teams are the cream of the crop in the current NHL. Some of these teams also have a leg up in attracting free agents due to state income tax laws, weather or the fun of the city.
But success, whether through skill or luck, and being born on third base, are part of life, and thus part of hockey. It’s impossible to exclude these factors. In this sense, sports have never been fair. But this list will be as fair as it gets.
The Hurricanes made a number of moves in the past 15 years that set them up for long-term success. They drafted Jaccob Slavin, a defensive cornerstone, in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. They drafted a steal in Sebastian Aho in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft. Then they selected Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
Arguably, their best decision was signing Rod Brind’Amour as their coach in 2018. They haven’t missed the playoffs since and have one Stanley Cup from this year to show for it. Brind’Amour has them use an aggressive forecheck and pepper the opposing goalie with shots, a playstyle that has proven effective 90% of the time.
4 months ago
The Tennessee Sports Writers **** ociation has released its all-state boys and girls tennis teams from the 2026 TSSAA season.
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
4 months ago
The Tennessee Sports Writers ****** ociation has released its all-state boys and girls tennis teams from the 2026 TSSAA season.
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
4 months ago
The Cincinnati Bengals hit the offseason with a rather quiet need at wideout.
Sounds weird to outsiders, given the presence of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the depth chart, no doubt.
But third wideout was an issue. The team confirmed as much by using a draft pick on Colbie Young, who can double as a Higgins-like boundary player and perhaps more.
But based on Joe Burrow’s recent comments, it might be best not to count out Andrei Iosivas just yet.
"Andrei looks great this year. Andrei looks unbelievable. He looks big, strong, fast," Burrow said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. "He made a couple of really nice contested catches in the spring this year in our limited reps. That's a big area of emphasis for him. That was exciting to see. He's going to continue to improve there, but he looks just like he's playing with so much confidence, confidence in his role, confidence in the offense, and his ability."
Sounds weird to outsiders, given the presence of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the depth chart, no doubt.
But third wideout was an issue. The team confirmed as much by using a draft pick on Colbie Young, who can double as a Higgins-like boundary player and perhaps more.
But based on Joe Burrow’s recent comments, it might be best not to count out Andrei Iosivas just yet.
"Andrei looks great this year. Andrei looks unbelievable. He looks big, strong, fast," Burrow said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. "He made a couple of really nice contested catches in the spring this year in our limited reps. That's a big area of emphasis for him. That was exciting to see. He's going to continue to improve there, but he looks just like he's playing with so much confidence, confidence in his role, confidence in the offense, and his ability."
4 months ago
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A celebration 20 years in the making will play out in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday.
The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 with a parade through the capital city and a rally to follow.
The 'Canes took down the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to capture the most beloved trophy in sports for the second time, capping a spectacular run that saw them go 16-3 in the playoffs.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour, captain of the 2006 champions, cemented his status as a hero to Carolina's hockey fans by leading the team back to the promised land. A notch lower, perhaps, are long-serving 'Canes like Sebastian Aho, Jaccob Slavin and Andrei Svechnikov, who finally got to lift the Cup after some tough postseason losses through the years.
A celebration 20 years in the making will play out in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday.
The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 with a parade through the capital city and a rally to follow.
The 'Canes took down the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to capture the most beloved trophy in sports for the second time, capping a spectacular run that saw them go 16-3 in the playoffs.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour, captain of the 2006 champions, cemented his status as a hero to Carolina's hockey fans by leading the team back to the promised land. A notch lower, perhaps, are long-serving 'Canes like Sebastian Aho, Jaccob Slavin and Andrei Svechnikov, who finally got to lift the Cup after some tough postseason losses through the years.
4 months ago
Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones hitting targets around the Russian capital and setting columns of thick smoke billowing high into the sky.
Seventeen people were wounded in the Moscow region, according to local governor Andrei Vorobyov.
Almost 1,000 drones and four Ukrainian cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed across the country in 24 hours, Russia's defence ministry was quoted as saying. An oil depot was struck in the southern Rostov region, where one person was killed.
Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had once again hit the Moscow region with "long-range sanctions" - a euphemism for Ukrainian long-distance strikes on Russia.
"It's time to end this war, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy," he added.
Seventeen people were wounded in the Moscow region, according to local governor Andrei Vorobyov.
Almost 1,000 drones and four Ukrainian cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed across the country in 24 hours, Russia's defence ministry was quoted as saying. An oil depot was struck in the southern Rostov region, where one person was killed.
Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had once again hit the Moscow region with "long-range sanctions" - a euphemism for Ukrainian long-distance strikes on Russia.
"It's time to end this war, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy," he added.
4 months ago
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year wait for their second crown.
Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake and Nikolaj Ehlers scored and goalie Brandon Bussi made 22 saves for Carolina, who completed a 4-2 series triumph in Las Vegas in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final, two decades after their 2006 victory.
With the end in sight in a series that saw multi-goal deficits erased in each of the first four games, the Hurricanes' suffocating defense gave the Golden Knights precious few opportunities.
Carolina seized the initiative as Hall scored at 3:47 of the first period, ripping a shot over the glove of Vegas goalie Carter Hart.
Carolina kept the pressure on and Hart had to make a diving save on a shot from Andrei Svechnikov after Hart was caught out of position behind the net late in a Hurricanes power play.
Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake and Nikolaj Ehlers scored and goalie Brandon Bussi made 22 saves for Carolina, who completed a 4-2 series triumph in Las Vegas in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final, two decades after their 2006 victory.
With the end in sight in a series that saw multi-goal deficits erased in each of the first four games, the Hurricanes' suffocating defense gave the Golden Knights precious few opportunities.
Carolina seized the initiative as Hall scored at 3:47 of the first period, ripping a shot over the glove of Vegas goalie Carter Hart.
Carolina kept the pressure on and Hart had to make a diving save on a shot from Andrei Svechnikov after Hart was caught out of position behind the net late in a Hurricanes power play.
5 months ago
Andrei Vasilevskiy Vezina Trophy win from the 2025-26 season is a tremendous accomplishment. He knocked off the likes of Ilya Sorokin and Jeremy Swayman, who each joined Vasilevskiy in the top three of voting for this year’s award. Let’s discuss the significance of Vasilevskiy’s honour from this past season.
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It is starting to get to the point that Vasilevskiy will go as one of the best goaltenders of his generation. Perhaps Sergei Bobrovsky is a bit of a comparison, in that he has sustained a high level of play, for a long stretch of time. Bobrovsky won his first of two Vezinas, way back in 2013, and didn’t add Stanley Cups to his hardware case until 2024. Vasilevskiy has the two Lord Stanley Cup championships to his credit.
If we go back to the 2017-18 season, that is the span of nine NHL seasons now, Vasilevskiy has led the NHL in wins an incredible six times. Even with the shortened seasons of the COVID-impacted years, he has managed a string of nine consecutive, 30-win campaigns during the stretch is he currently on. Those nine seasons of 30 wins, tie him with Ed Belfour and Marc-Andre Fleury for the fourth-most, 30-win seasons by an NHL goalie, ever. In 2025-26, his 39 wins did lead the NHL in that category.
The 30-win-consecutive season streak is a bit complicated, as Patrick Roy won 31-or-more games in every season from 1991-92, through to his last year in 2002-03, save for the lockout shortened 1994-95. Furthermore, King Henrik Lundqvist won 30-or-more games from his rookie year 2005-06 until 2016-17, except for the reduced schedule of 2012-13. However, that season he actually led the NHL in wins with 24.
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It is starting to get to the point that Vasilevskiy will go as one of the best goaltenders of his generation. Perhaps Sergei Bobrovsky is a bit of a comparison, in that he has sustained a high level of play, for a long stretch of time. Bobrovsky won his first of two Vezinas, way back in 2013, and didn’t add Stanley Cups to his hardware case until 2024. Vasilevskiy has the two Lord Stanley Cup championships to his credit.
If we go back to the 2017-18 season, that is the span of nine NHL seasons now, Vasilevskiy has led the NHL in wins an incredible six times. Even with the shortened seasons of the COVID-impacted years, he has managed a string of nine consecutive, 30-win campaigns during the stretch is he currently on. Those nine seasons of 30 wins, tie him with Ed Belfour and Marc-Andre Fleury for the fourth-most, 30-win seasons by an NHL goalie, ever. In 2025-26, his 39 wins did lead the NHL in that category.
The 30-win-consecutive season streak is a bit complicated, as Patrick Roy won 31-or-more games in every season from 1991-92, through to his last year in 2002-03, save for the lockout shortened 1994-95. Furthermore, King Henrik Lundqvist won 30-or-more games from his rookie year 2005-06 until 2016-17, except for the reduced schedule of 2012-13. However, that season he actually led the NHL in wins with 24.
